Himachal Pradesh — Clipahoy

Procession of Faguli Mela leaves for Narayan temple in Kinnaur, in Himachal Pradesh

festival · temple

Hundreds of Himachali devotees take part in Faguli Mela and take out a procession from Narayan Temple to Latoda Temple in Himachal Pradesh. Faguli derives its name from the local word for Spring season (Falgun).

Number of stalls and shops lined up during Kullu Dussehra Fair, in Himachal Pradesh

festival · bazaar

Number of stalls and shops selling food items, hand crafted indigenous items, brooms, plastic toys and lots more during Kullu Dussehra Fair in Himachal Pradesh.

Helicopter service ferrying pilgrims to Manimahesh in Bharmour, in Himachal Pradesh

Pilgrimage is supposed to be a journey undertaken on foot, with hardship and peril to boot. But in the New India, it is often undertaken in comfort of a helicopter that drops so-called pilgrims near their site of worship or their religious…

Chaurasi Temple holds immense religious importance in Bharmaur, in Himachal Pradesh

Trail goes meandering up the slopes: Vishkhopri Baraadsar trek, in Himachal Pradesh

river · lake

Baraadsar Lake is located at a height of 4400m between the Rupin and Supin valleys. The lake is virtually on the border of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. This high altitude lake has recently become famous among trekkers.

Rocky Himalayan cliffs from a helicopter pilot's point of view, in Himachal Pradesh

hills · sport

Check out virgin runs for skiing and snow-boarding in the Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh in India...

Grand wrestling competition: Sair Fair, Arki, Himachal Pradesh

festival · sport

Young Indian wrestlers taking part at Wrestling Competition at Sir Fair in Himachal Pradesh. One can see a huge crowd gather to witness a wrestling match. Himachal Pradesh is very famous in terms of its culture, fairs and festivals.

Mountain biking in Himachal Himalaya: no fear of winding roads

Himachal Pradesh·hills

Dak Bangla (L and T guest house) near Mashobhra.... Started cycling from Mashobhra.

Castle hotel and Jagti Patt temple in Naggar, Himachal Pradesh

temple

The Castle hotel in Naggar in Himachal Pradesh. A white Ambassador and a Maruti 800 car park at the compound of the hotel. Devotees pray at Jagti Patt temple within the Naggar fort.

Men dance in grass skirts? No, not Hawaii, but Himachal, India

Himachal Pradesh·festival · dance

Himachali men wear grass skirts and dance, which is part of Faguli festival in Himachal Pradesh. It could be weird for rest of the country or world. Faguli derives its name from the local word for Spring season (Falgun).

Tourists enjoy the local culture and dance of Himachal Pradesh

dance · village

Men and women of Himachal, dance and sing spreading happiness with their happy faces and culture. Foreign tourists can be seen enjoying the festivities as well.

Effects of 1975 earthquake at Nako Monastery, Himachal Pradesh

A team of filmmakers from Delhi travel to Nako to study the deterioration and erosion caused by the harsh climate conditions. Also to study how the earthquake from 1975 caused destruction in Nako, Himachal Pradesh.

Hail-stones strike camp enroute Baraadsar lake in Rupin valley, in Himachal Pradesh

river · lake

Baraadsar Lake is located at a height of 4400m between the Rupin and Supin valleys. The lake is virtually on the border of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. This high altitude lake has recently become famous among trekkers.

Devotees offering prayer to Shanidev at Mahamrityunjaya Temple, in Himachal Pradesh

ceremony · temple

Devotees offering prayer to Shinadev at Mahamrityunjaya Temple, Mandi - Himachal Pradesh. The idol is placed near the entrance of the temple.

Shivratri procession passing over the Victoria bridge in Mandi, in Himachal Pradesh

bazaar · architecture

Shivratri procession passing over the Victoria bridge in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh. Victoria Suspension Bridge was built in 1877 A.D. which separates Jawahar Nagar (Khaliar), Old Mandi (Purani Mandi) from Main City.

Decorated palanquin of deities line up at Paddal ground, Mandi, in Himachal Pradesh

bazaar · festival

Palnquin of deities brought down at the Paddal ground by the devotees for the traditional Jaleb procession during Mandi, Mahashivratri .

Mandi Mahashivratri Festival starts with the traditional Jaleb, in Himachal Pradesh

bazaar · festival

Local Musicians Playing Traditional Himachali Musical Instrument Karnal while going for a procession during Mahashivratri Festival Mandi.

Devotees carrying 'devtas' on palanquin - Mandi Shivratri Fair, in Himachal Pradesh

festival · bazaar

Mandi Shivaratri Fair, a colourful affair thronged by religious followers in Mandi village, Himachal Pradesh.

Commoners greet the newly-wed prince: Jubbal, Himachal Pradesh

Commoners greet the newly-wed prince and princess in the town of Jubbal is treated to a feast, following the wedding of the prince of Jubbal, Himachal Pradesh, India.

Jubbal town is all lit up to receive the palanquin of the gods, in Himachal Pradesh

festival · village

Wedding lights light up the streets of Jubbal town in Himachal Pradesh, India. A procession of godly idols is brought to town, as part of a larger celebration to bless the newly-wed prince of the erstwhile state of Jubbal.

BJP youth president Anurag Thakur attends Ramlila of Old Delhi, in Himachal Pradesh

sport · politics

Anurag Thakur (Anurag Singh Thakur) is a member of Lok Sabha from Hamirpur in Himachal Pradesh in India. He is son of Prem Kumar Dhumal the former Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh.

Lord Shiva's figure en-route Manimahesh Lake, Himachal Pradesh

festival · river

Manimahesh Lake is situated at 27 Kms from Bharmour at the foot of Manimahesh Kailash. Lord Shiva is believed to reside on this snow-covered mountain.

Atal Tunnel South Portal and mountain road in Himachal Pradesh

hills · highway

The South Portal of the Atal Tunnel, also known as the Rohtang Tunnel, in Himachal Pradesh, opens into a steep Himalayan mountain landscape.